California permit test: emergencies & crashes

Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 4 questions.

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Emergencies & crashes

You have a tire blowout at highway speed. What should you do?

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Sample emergencies & crashes questions

  1. You have a tire blowout at highway speed. What should you do?

    • A Hold the wheel firmly and gradually release the gas
    • B Lift your foot off the gas suddenly
    • C Brake hard to stop as quickly as possible
    • D Steer sharply onto the shoulder at once
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    A. Hold the wheel firmly and gradually release the gas

    In a blowout, hold the wheel with both hands, keep your speed if safe, and gradually release the gas. Once the car is stable, slow down and pull off the road.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 74

  2. You press the brake pedal and it sinks to the floor. What should you do?

    • A Pump the brakes quickly
    • B Pull the emergency brake hard right away
    • C Shift into reverse
    • D Turn off the engine
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    A. Pump the brakes quickly

    If the pedal sinks to the floor, quickly pump the brakes. If that fails, downshift to a lower gear and then try the emergency brake.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 67

  3. You back into a parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

    • A Wait one hour for the owner, then leave
    • B Leave a note with your name, phone and address, then report it
    • C Report it to your insurance company only
    • D Leave if the damage looks minor
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    B. Leave a note with your name, phone and address, then report it

    If you hit a parked car and cannot find the owner, leave a note with your name, phone number and address, and attach it securely. Then report the collision to law enforcement.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 83

  4. You are in a collision in which someone is injured. How soon must a report be made to law enforcement?

    • A Within 48 hours
    • B Within 24 hours
    • C Within 5 days
    • D Within 10 days
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    B. Within 24 hours

    If anyone is injured or killed, you must report to law enforcement within 24 hours. You must also file an SR 1 with DMV within 10 days.

    Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), page 83